05:00 pm
Fri Mar 8

Nudging for Good and Evil: Killing Poverty and Democracy (OFFICIAL)

Courtyard Marriott
300 East 4th Street, Austin, TX, 78701
0.31km W

This is an official event. More info on badges, wristbands & priority access.

Courtyard Marriott

Rio Grande Ballroom

300 E 4th St.

Speakers

Shrupti Shah

Deloitte

David Yokum

Government of the District of Columbia

This session will explore the intersection of analytics & behavioral insights to better understand how applying behavioral insight to policy design to improve government effectiveness in reducing recidivism and opioid addiction, promoting healthy habits and improving the educational attainment of children in need.

Speakers will also discuss how data mining and brokerage combined with strategic communications can be used to exploit our fears, prejudices and biases, as well as how it has been used to influence the opinion and vote of millions around the world.

Primary Entry: Music Badge, Platinum Badge, Film Badge, Interactive Badge

Format: Dual

Event Type: Session

Track: Cities, Government & Politics

Level: Intermediate